Apparatus and related methods for ultrasonic mist treatment and straightening of hair

ABSTRACT

An ultrasonic fog treatment and hair straightener is disclosed. Suitably, the hair straightener is provided by an electric device comprising a heating mechanism and restorative or spa means, including storage boxes and atomization means; the storage box may be fixed on the housing; the atomizing sheet and storage box may be mounted on the inside of the storage box. The restorative and spa means for hair styling and spa h effectively alleviate hair damage caused by heating and enhance the straightening effect of the hair. In addition, the spa mechanisms feature an automatic trigger, when upper and lower shells of the housing merge, so that the spa mechanisms turn on when the housing merges and turns off when the housing separates. This automation suitably reduces the user&#39;s steps to reduce the use of equipment of difficulty.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority and benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 201520520492.7 (filed Jul. 17, 2015).

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of Invention

The subject matter of this disclosure is in the field of electric heating straightener devices, and more particularly devices for ultrasonic mist treatment and straightening of hair.

Background

Existing devices for making various hair styling, such as curling irons, curlers, irons, hair irons or straighteners, and hair dryers are known. Many of these devices operate through using a combination of internal or external heat sources to heat a surface of the device in order to make styling or hair treatment possible via contact of the hair with the heated surface. Other devices, such as hair blow dryers, operate by heating air that is blown through the hair.

Heating the hair by any styling process, particularly with a hot surface contacting the hair, can easily damage the hair and result in split-ends. It is therefore necessary to develop a hair straightener that can be used to improve damaged hair.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The disclosed apparatus and related methods aim to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies mentioned above, and provide therapeutic ultrasonic mist capabilities to a hair iron or straightener device. In one embodiment, a hair straightener device may be adopted to achieve these purposes as follows.

The disclosed device is a means for hair styling and restorative or spa treatment of hair. The device operates as tongs with upper and lower shells. Suitably, the device features a heating effect between the upper and lower shells that may be used to clamp hair between the heating effects. In one embodiment, a restorative means for effectively alleviating hair damage caused by heating, is provided on the upper shell to enhance the effect of the hair straightening. In addition, the restorative or spa means may feature an automatic trigger. In one embodiment, the trigger is located proximate to where the upper and lower shells merger so that the spa or restorative means turns-on automatically whenever the upper and lower shells close and shuts down automatically. The automatic start and shut-off may reduce the difficulty of use of such equipment.

In one embodiment, the restorative or spa means or mechanisms provide moisturizer to the hair. In one instance, ultrasonic atomization of water provides high-speed movement of water molecules so that the water becomes a fine mist of water molecules. Suitably, the fine water mist instantly penetrates and replenishes hair moisture with a rapid absorption and oxidation locking effect. At the same time, the water molecules can penetrate the pores of the scalp to provide medication for disinfection and otherwise ensure hair healthy, beautiful, glossy, and full hair health. Suitably, the atomized water molecules in the restorative or spa process quickly penetrate the cortical layer, the cortex layer damaged empty fill quickly repair damaged cuticles.

The restorative or spa means or mechanisms and processes can be effective against other harms caused by hair dye to the epidermis, filling cortical layers, lock pigment particles, and enhance hair fullness, luster not dry hair after straightening, not frizzy, color degree uniform. Therefore, a user, through the use of this device, can enjoy a way of saving time and money on hair care and maintenance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following description and attached figures in which:

Brief Description

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the structure of the disclosed device;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the device;

FIG. 3 is another side view of the device;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the device;

FIG. 5 is a back view of the device;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the device;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the device;

FIG. 8 is an environmental view of the device; and

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the device.

In the drawings:

-   101—metal plate, -   102—heating plate, -   103—thermistor -   104—presser, -   105—insulation panels, -   106—silica gel pad, -   107—upper shell, -   108—ribs, -   109—digital screen or display, -   110—end caps, -   111—power line rotary joint, -   112—power cord jacket, -   113—upper cover, -   114—circuit boards, -   115—temperature adjustment button, -   201—lower metal plate, -   202—heating plate, -   203—under compression, -   204—under insulation panels, -   205—under silicone pad, -   207—under the shell, -   207—under cover, -   301—storage boxes, -   302—water inlet, -   303—water cover, -   304—spray port, -   305—sheet fixed ring atomization, -   306—atomization, -   307—spray film holder, -   308—water box cover, -   309—top column, -   310—spring, -   311—Start.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Below, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the device is described in further detail. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the structure of the disclosed device. FIG. 2 is a side view of the device. FIG. 3 is another side view of the device. FIG. 4 is a front view of the device. FIG. 5 is a back view of the device. FIG. 6 is a top view of the device. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the device. FIG. 8 is an environmental view of the device. Finally, FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the device.

The specifics of the disclosed embodiments are further disclosed with reference to the figures. The preferred embodiment is an ultrasonic mist treatment and hair straightener, including heating means and spa or restorative mechanisms. The heating means including an upper heating mechanism and a lower heating mechanism.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, the upper heating mechanism comprises a metal plate 101, the heating plate 102 and the upper presser 104. The metal plate 101 is fixed to the upper shell or case 107, and the metal plate 101 and the upper shell 107 is formed into a cavity or chamber for accommodating the heating plate 102. The heating plate 102 is connected with a circuit board 114. Advantageously, the upper heating plate 102 is a PTC plate. The presser 104 suitably press fits the upper heating plate 102 on the inner metal plate 101. Insulation panels 105 may be used to provide a heat shield between the upper casing 107 and the presser 104. A silicone pad or mat 106 is provided between the insulation board 105 and the upper case 107. The upper casing 107 screwed on the cover plate 113 to form a cavity to accommodate the circuit board 114. Suitably, the metal plate 101 between the upper housing 107 has a circuit board 114 electrically connected to the thermistor 103.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, the lower heating mechanism includes a lower metal plate 201, a lower heating board 202 and a lower p 203 tablet. Said lower metal plate 201 is fixed to the lower casing 206. The lower metal plate 201 and the lower case 206 are formed into a cavity for receiving the heating board or plate 202. The heating plate 202 is connected circuit board 114. Advantageously, the plate 202 is a PTC heating plate. The lower presser 203 press fits the lower heating board 202 to the inside of the lower metal plate 201. Preferably, a lower insulating board 204 is set between the lower presser 203 and the lower case 206. A silicon pad 205 may be set between or provided between the lower insulating plate 204 and the lower case 206. The lower housing 206 is connected to the lower cover 207 via screws and form a wiring channel.

Heat is generated by the upper heating plate 102 heat and the temperature is conducted to the upper metal sheet 101. Heat is generated by the lower heating board 202 and the temperature is conducted to the lower metal sheet 201. Thus, hairdressing and straightening can be accomplished.

The upper housing 107 and lower housing 206 may be pivotally or rotably connected. The top external parts of the mentioned upper case 107 and lower case 206 are set with a convex rib 108, which is conductive to increase the cooling area so that the device can be operated by hand. The tail of the upper housing 107 is fixed with a rear-end or tail cover 110. The tail of the upper shell 107 is provided with a rotary joint 111 for a power cord 112. The upper shell 107 rotary joint 111 is connected to the power cord 112 through the power line, and therefore, the power cord sheath 112 may rotate freely in an axial direction relative to the housing 107. The outer wall of the casing 107 is provided with a circuit board 114 that is electrically connected to the digital screen or display 109 for displaying status information of the device.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, the spa or restorative mechanisms, including a water or other fluid storage box 301 and a mist disc 306 for atomization or misting of the water or fluid. The storage box 301 may suitably be screwed to the housing 107, and the storage box 301 is provided with a water inlet 302 and the spray port or nozzle 304. The spray port 304 is located on the left side of the upper housing 107. The spray port or nozzle 304 is suitably inclined or oblique relative so that it is approximately parallel to the upper metal plate 101 and the lower metal plate 201 parallel when the straightener is closed. Preferably, the mist or spray nozzle 304 includes a precise angle so that the spray or mist can target all of the hair enclosed between the upper metal plate 101 and the lower metal plate 201 while the straightener is closed therearound the hair. In use, the ultrasonic mist may be directed to the hair before or after straightening by high temperatures since the mist will flow automatically when the plates 101, 201 are closed. Thus, the disadvantages of common hair irons, high temperature damage to hair, can be avoided or alleviated.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, the lid or cover 303 has a water injection port or inlet 302, for filling the container with water or other fluid at any time. In one embodiment, the spray or mist nozzle 304 is set with a fixed ring 305 for the mist disc 306 and a lamp holder or socket 307. These items are set successively from the outside to inside. Said electric lamp socket 307 and the atomization piece or mist disc 306 are connected to the circuit board 114. The water storage box 301 is equipped with a water box cover 308, for rapid addition of water. Water within the storage box 301 may be discharged or sprayed from the nozzle 304 after atomization by the mist disc 306, and thus to protect the hair.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, a jack-prop 309 is set on the lower cover 207. The jack-prop 309 may be set with a spring 310. Suitably, a start button 311 is provided an connected to the circuit board 114. The start button 311 is set on the upper cover 113. Said jack-prop 309 is located below the start button 311. When the upper case 107 and lower case 206 to move closer to each other during operation of the straightener, the jack-prop 309 touches start button 311, thereby activating the mist disc 306 to activate spa or misting mode. A temperature control button 115 may be connected to the circuit board 114 and set on the upper case 107 for controlling the heating temperature settings.

The utility model is described according to one embodiment. Without departing from the principles of the utility model, the device can be adjusted to accomplish various other embodiments. It should be pointed out that any technical solution or equivalent transformation all fall within the scope of the protection of utility models. It is to also be noted, however, that the appended figures illustrate only typical embodiments of the disclosed assemblies, and therefore, are not to be considered limiting of their scope, for the disclosed assemblies may admit to other equally effective embodiments that will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the relevant arts. Also, figures are not necessarily made to scale.

While the invention has been shown in a preferred embodiment, including a generally tubular or inverted truncated cone-shaped cup, it is recognized that departures may be made in the form of the cup and the mating matching rings to accommodate a square-shaped cup, for example; and it is further recognized that departures may be made from the invention as described within the spirit of this invention which is therefore not to be limited except as set forth in the claims which follow.

Although the method and apparatus is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features, aspects and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead might be applied, alone or in various combinations, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosed method and apparatus, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus the breadth and scope of the claimed invention should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments.

Terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open-ended as opposed to limiting. As examples of the foregoing: the term “including” should be read as meaning “including, without limitation” or the like, the term “example” is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof, the terms “a” or “an” should be read as meaning “at least one,” “one or more,” or the like, and adjectives such as “conventional,” “traditional,” “normal,” “standard,” “known” and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass conventional, traditional, normal, or standard technologies that might be available or known now or at any time in the future. Likewise, where this document refers to technologies that would be apparent or known to one of ordinary skill in the art, such technologies encompass those apparent or known to the skilled artisan now or at any time in the future.

The presence of broadening words and phrases such as “one or more,” “at least,” “but not limited to” or other like phrases in some instances shall not be read to mean that the narrower case is intended or required in instances where such broadening phrases might be absent. The use of the term “assembly” does not imply that the components or functionality described or claimed as part of the module are all configured in a common package. Indeed, any or all of the various components of a module, whether control logic or other components, might be combined in a single package or separately maintained and might further be distributed across multiple locations.

Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and theft various alternatives might be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration.

All original claims submitted with this specification are incorporated by reference in theft entirety as if fully set forth herein. 

1. Ultrasound mist spa hair straightener is characterized in a heating mechanism and a spa mechanism. The mentioned spa mechanism includes water storage box (301) and mist disc (306). The mentioned water storage box (301) is set on the upper case (107). The mentioned mist disc (306) is mounted in the water storage box (301).
 2. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that the water storage box (301) has water filling nozzle (302) and mist spray nozzle (304). The stated water filling nozzle (302) is equipped with water filling cover (303). The stated mist spray nozzle (304), facing to the closed working area of upper metal sheet (101) and lower metal sheet (201), is set obliquely and is located on the left side of upper case (107).
 3. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 2, is characterized in that the inside of mentioned mist spray nozzle (304) is set with fixed ring of mist disc (305), mist disc (306) and lamp holder of mist disc (307) successively from the outside to the inside. The mentioned lamp holder of mist disc (307) is connected with the circuit board (114) via conductors. The mentioned water storage box (301) is equipped with end cover (308).
 4. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 1 and claim 2 as characterized in that the mentioned heating mechanism includes upper heating mechanism and lower heating mechanism. The mentioned upper heating mechanism includes upper metal sheet (101), upper heating plate (102) and upper presser (104). The mentioned upper metal sheet (101) is fixed on the upper case (107). The upper metal sheet (101) and the upper case (107) are formed into a cavity which can accommodate the upper heating plate (102). The mentioned upper heating plate (102) is connected with the circuit board (114). The mentioned upper presser (104) presses the upper heating plate (102) inside the metal sheet (101). Upper insulation board (105) is set between the mentioned upper presser (104) and upper case (107). Upper silicone pad (106) is set between the upper insulation board (105) and the upper case (107). The threads of mentioned upper case (107) are connected with upper cover (113). The mentioned upper case (107) and upper cover (113) are formed into the cavity which can accommodate the circuit board (114). The mentioned heating mechanism includes lower metal sheet (201), lower heating plate (202) and lower presser (203). The mentioned lower metal sheet (201) is fixed with the lower case (206). The lower metal sheet (201) and the lower case (206) are formed into a cavity which can accommodate the lower heating plate (202). The lower heating plate (202) is connected with the circuit board (114). The mentioned lower presser (203) is mounted inside of the lower metal sheet (201). Lower insulation board (205) is set between the mentioned lower presser (204) and lower case (206). Lower silicone pad (205) is set between the lower insulation board (204) and the lower case (206). The threads of mentioned lower case (206) are connected with lower cover (206).
 5. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that the above mentioned upper heating plate (102) and lower heating plate (202) are PTC boards.
 6. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that the mentioned upper case (107) and lower case (206) are connected rotationally. The top external parts of mentioned upper case (107) and lower case (206) have convex rib (108). The tail part of mentioned upper case (107) is fixed with tail cover (110). The tail part of mentioned upper case (107) is set with rotary joint of power cord (111). The mentioned upper case is connected with jacket of power cord (112) via the rotary connector of power cord (111). The external wall of mentioned upper has digital display (109) connecting with the circuit board (114).
 7. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that the lower cover (207) is set with jack-prop (309). The jack-prop (309) is set with a spring (310). The mentioned upper cover has a start button (311) connecting with the circuit board (114). The mentioned jack-prop (309) is located below the start button (311).
 8. The ultrasound mist spa hair straightener, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that thermistor (103) connecting with the circuit board (114) is set between the upper metal sheet (101) and upper case (107).
 9. A hair straightener comprising: heating means and restoration mechanisms; said heating means featuring a tong-configuration with upper and lower heating plates; said restoration mechanisms including: a fluid storage box and mist disc, said storage box further featuring a nozzle adjacent to the mist disc for directing atomized fluids to hair that is pressed between said upper and lower heating plates.
 10. The hair straightener of claim 1 wherein the nozzle is inclined so that it may be oriented toward hair pressed between the upper and lower heating plates. 